REPORTS TO: Deputy Chief Financial Officer SALARY RANGE: $55,000 – $65,000

• The accountant will work with the HR department in reviewing payroll data and documents for inefficiencies and errors, checking whether all amounts are accurate based on hours worked.
• Evaluating payroll data and financial statement payroll accounts, determining required accruals, preparing journal entries, reconciling and analyzing payroll affiliated balances.
• Reconciliation of payroll records, billing and invoices, payroll earnings, and verifying payroll data, including gross pay, retirement, and leave time.
• Process payment support for payroll related vendors for benefits, pension, etc. and serve as liaison between vendors and the agency.
• Assist with year-end audit for payroll-related inquiries and answer auditor requests by pulling required reports, wage data, and/or other payroll related support.
• Advanced skills in software applications related to payroll/accounting systems; principles and techniques of technical record keeping.
• Compiles data and prepares complex, statistical payroll reports including government (payroll tax returns) and compliance reporting.
• Preparing reports and forecasts for senior management and managing internal controls.
• Adheres to the strict confidentiality of payroll records and other wage related employee issues.
• Assist in any additional ad hoc projects or departmental needs.